Band on the Diaper Run

The Easy Thing about the East Coast

We're back out and loving it.

Although I love me some California, touring the East Coast is easy-there are so many great cities within a few hours of each other.

 

Higlights so far include:

Philly- The Please Touch Museum

 

 

Cruisin city streets.

 

 

 Locating playgrounds in Boston.

 

 

Catching up with old friends in DC (and cute kids)

 




A stop back home to attend Magnolia's field trip to the garbage museum

(Our favorite was the composting section)


 

 Fun at the merch table with Mike and his roll of tape

(not to mention the inside venue scooter ride which resulted in a collision with a chair)

 

And after traveling North, Magnolia wants to move to Canada because of one thing...Kindereggs. 

 

Coming back from Canada, in the middle of the night, the border patrol decided to, at random, pick one person to wake up and get off the bus.  They pulled Jason's passport.  When they came on the bus to check if he was there, they couldn't wake him up.  So, finally, they just gave up and said, go ahead, we believe you and we can't get him out of bed. (He is the world's heaviest sleeper)

 

Coincidentally I was already awake in the back lounge with June because whenever the bus stops moving, she wakes up.  Luckily we have a nanny who lets me nap basically all day if I want to.

 

Anyway, we are having a great tour.  The kids have been troupers and the shows have been amazing. 

Next up, bus Easter Egg hunts, cousins, candy for breakfast, our amazing bus driver and the midwest.

 

To sum it all up...here is our new cover song. Gotta love Tom Waits and a tour-relevant song.

 

 

 


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Published Apr 11 2009, 01:18 PM by korkor
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Jena Hirschy said:

My husband & I along with our best friends road tripped to your show in Chicago on Saturday at the Metro. It was 8 hours total from home in Indiana (4 to & 4 from). It was so amazing and fun and worth every mile! Thank YOU!

April 13, 2009 12:54 PM
 

Nicole said:

I love kinder eggs!!! I had them when I was in South Africa...they need to get those in the U.S. I am a huge fan and I'm sad that I didn't get to see you guys on this tour. I live in CT but teach, so the Boston show was a little far on a school night :) Anyway, I hope the rest of your tour goes well and hopefully you'll do some local shows soon!

April 13, 2009 1:18 PM
 

nancy said:

Sounds like the road is treating you well.  I'm with M on the kindereggs, really, an underrated treat!

We had a great time at the Boston show!  Hope the rest of the tour goes smoothly.  Come back soon.

April 13, 2009 2:15 PM
 

Monika said:

Not many people can cover tom waits. you did a beautiful job. What a fantastic song!

April 13, 2009 2:49 PM
 

Jeff B said:

Haha I call BS on Jason being asleep since he twittered about pretending so he wouldnt have to get up..ha!

See you guys in Dallas!! =)

April 13, 2009 4:52 PM
 

Rachel said:

Loved reading the article about you guys in the Star Trib and great blog--my brother Thatcher was a friend from high school.  It's always good to see those Stewartville people getting out in the world.  Have a great tour!

April 13, 2009 11:36 PM
 

Dejah said:

I'm so excited to see you at the glass house in CA, You are always amazing!

April 14, 2009 4:20 PM
 

jenn said:

kinder eggs - buy 'em at any german bakery.  we had them overseas growing up and i STILL buy them.  they are the best ever.

and pray tell, which chipotle in dc is that?  i live in the area - just curious!

April 14, 2009 6:29 PM
 

Jamie said:

I found Kinder eggs in Philly!  I bet you could find them near you too!  :)

April 14, 2009 10:50 PM
 

Erin said:

Your guys show in Kansas City this last Monday was absolutely fantastic, I'm pretty sure I lost my voice singing along XD

April 15, 2009 1:07 AM
 

Melanie said:

I LOVE the Tom Waits cover...you two should make a cover album. PLEASE!! I want this cover on my ipod ASAP! :)

April 15, 2009 11:06 AM
 

amandashea17 said:

When are you coming back to Boston?

April 15, 2009 2:44 PM
 

amandashea17 said:

ps. I think you should do a show in Peoria, IL. Before June. So I can see you in the midwest!

April 15, 2009 2:44 PM
 

Hanna said:

what an AWESOME cover...so fitting :]

and that dress is adorable kori!

April 16, 2009 10:40 PM
 

Kory said:

Im glad your tour is going well.

I can't wait to see you guys in Houston!

April 17, 2009 7:54 PM
 

Katie said:

FABULOUS show in Chicago, but I think it might be time to start booking outside of the Metro: the show was SO oversold, I could hardly breathe let alone dance!  You two are on the up and up!

April 18, 2009 2:26 PM
 

kthorne2 said:

I'm glad you guys love touring so much because you put on an awesome show in Denver.

April 19, 2009 8:41 PM
 

Lindsey said:

I have had the Waits cover in my head since your show in Toronto. Your voice in that one is spot on Kori- I love the twill's.

April 20, 2009 11:09 AM
 

Amaris Werner said:

Mates of State,I am six years old and I will be at your show on Monday - please play #9 on Bring it Back.  I like the WOOOOO part!  

April 24, 2009 8:33 AM
 

Jessica said:

I saw your show at the glass house last night and I loved the cover song! I hope it goes on the next record!

April 26, 2009 2:57 AM
 

Megh said:

I saw you all play in West Virginia at Mountain Stage and love your music. I proudly display that rockin' 80's shirt everywhere-- except right now, bc I'm in Kenya and didn't want it to get messed up! Now I'm addicted to reading your blog. I laugh out loud while reading some of these entries. I totally relate to the traveling ones where, after no sleep, you kirk out on someone.

April 26, 2009 8:28 AM
 

Sarah said:

Thanks for coming to Richmond, that was a great time and a great show :)

May 29, 2009 8:01 AM

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Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. June, their second girl, was born early this year. The whole family is touring the world right now. Hear their latest album, "Re-Arrange Us" at www.matesofstate.com, or myspace.com/matesofstate



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